Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
This course is only open to international students who are not currently an undergraduate student at the University of Aberdeen.
Entry to the course must be approved by the Study Abroad Team and the Course Coordinator.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is only open to international students who are not currently an undergraduate student at the University of Aberdeen.
Entry to the course must be approved by the Study Abroad Team and the Course Coordinator.
A typical project that lasts for six weeks will involve students being present within the laboratory and undertaking research work from approximately 09:00 – 17:00, Monday – Friday. Projects are designed so that research objectives can be achieved within this timescale. On occasion, some types of experiment may have slightly different timescales, but the timing of the student’s workday will be adjusted to reflect this. Arcadia students will be supervised at all times by a faculty member, postdoctoral researcher, or member of technical staff.
Every Wednesday afternoon, Arcadia students will gather together for small group tuition with faculty members. These Wednesday workshops will cover a range of scientific research skills that should complement the students’ project work. Some will involve practical work within the teaching laboratories to reinforce the concepts being covered in the workshop curricula (e.g. serial dilutions in the laboratory, human data capture and analysis etc).
A range of examples from different disciplines within medical sciences will be used during the workshops to cater for the differing interests of the Arcadia students. These workshops will also allow faculty to speak to Arcadia students one-on-one, to discuss their progress and to ensure they have regular pastoral support during their stay in Aberdeen.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 52 | Feedback Weeks | 3 | |
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Feedback on introductory literature review/draft material provided by project supervisor during regular meetings. Feedback on final report/dissertation provided electronically on submitted document via VLE. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 52 | Feedback Weeks | 3 | |
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Student gives 15 minute presentation with 5 minutes afterwards for questions in front of departmental students and faculty. Formative feedback during rehearsals given by supervisor/lab team. Completed rubric providing feedback will be returned to students by course coordinator. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 52 | Feedback Weeks | 3 | |
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Regular feedback on project performance, time-keep, record-keeping, professionalism in the laboratory provided by project supervisor. Access to overall rubric for grading continuous assessment throughout project so students understand how they are being assessed. Final grade using rubric returned to students by course coordinator upon completion of project. Feedback provided weekly during workshops in relation to skills being studied. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 5 | Feedback Weeks | 7 | |
| Feedback | Feedback on final report/dissertation provided electronically on submitted document via VLE. | |||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | To develop and enhance scientific research skills, professional behaviours and employability |
| Procedural | Apply | To increase confidence and competence in scientific numeric and practical skills, including data analysis and presentation. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | To develop time management, planning and communication skills so that students may deliver research outcomes in an efficient, timely and ethical manner. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | To develop and enhance scientific research skills, professional behaviours and employability |
| Procedural | Apply | To increase confidence and competence in scientific numeric and practical skills, including data analysis and presentation. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | To develop time management, planning and communication skills so that students may deliver research outcomes in an efficient, timely and ethical manner. |
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